Russian Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) Alexander Emelianenko in a conversation with , he said that Khabib Nurmagomedov somehow he will still be close to martial arts, but the desire to spend more time with family is a noble cause.
Former UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov previously posted a photo with the fighters on social media and left a caption: “I hope my decision will only be beneficial I have hugged you all arm. Thank you, you have been a big reason for my success in the sport.” Later, his trainer Javier Mendez said that the athlete’s departure from the MMA industry was because he wanted to spend more time with his family.
– This is Khabib’s personal business, in the industry he has done everything you can think of. I am sure that one way or another he will be close to sports and martial arts, because he has gained worldwide fame in this direction. If he disappeared from the industry once in a while and came back to make a nice 30:0 mark with a stunning title and fee, it would be one of the biggest events in the sport. But quitting sports altogether and focusing on family is a worthy cause, Emelianenko Jr. told “.”
Nurmagomedov became UFC champion in 2018 and made three belt defenses, ending his career in October 2020 after defeating Justin Gaethje. In total, the Russian has 29 wins in 29 fights in MMA. Under Nurmagomedov’s guidance, Islam Makhachev and Usman Nurmagomedov won the championship titles in the UFC and Bellator lightweight divisions, respectively.
Source : MatchTV
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